2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | Panamera |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 500 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |